The port of Ostend, located in Belgium, was a crucial point for German naval operations during World War I. By 1918, Britain, eager to cut off supplies to German forces, launched multiple attempts to blockade this strategically important harbor. The second blockade attempt on September 5 involved intense naval artillery engagements and aerial bombardments aimed at crippling German logistics. British forces, having gained intelligence about German supply routes, employed a combination of naval power and air support to establish a strategic advantage. However, the German military, under the command of experienced officers, effectively coordinated a defense. Utilizing entrenched positions and counter-battery fire, they were able to respond to the British assaults with precision. The atmosphere at the port was tense, with both sides aware that control over this area could significantly tilt the balance in the favor of one or the other. As British forces pressed their attack, German troops mounted a fierce counteroffensive that was pivotal in repelling the blockade. The successful defense of Ostend not only allowed for the continued flow of supplies to German forces but also provided a significant morale boost for the German military in a time of war.